The big fat 'fake' Indian wedding - Gen Z's latest party trend
Wedding-themed parties - minus the marriage - have become popular among young Indians chasing new experiences.
Pakistan, Iran agree to increase bilateral trade volume to USD 10 bn annually
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran on Sunday agreed to enhance bilateral trade volume to USD 10 billion from the current USD 3 billion annually as they signed 12 agreements and MoUs after talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Prime Minister Sharif announced the new bilateral trade target while addressing a joint Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Amman Men's World Tennis a warm-up for Thai SEA Games: Minister
Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo stated that the international tennis tournament titled Amman Mens World ...
England need 35 to win astonishing final Test
England need 35 more runs with four wickets in hand to beat India in an astonishing final Test after a barely believable fourth day was halted by rain and bad light.
Govt to support MBG with superior livestock breeding and milk plan
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono encouraged the strengthening of superior livestock breeding and downstreaming ...
Prabowo commends ministries for reducing forest fires
President Prabowo Subianto expressed appreciation for the efforts of ministries and agencies in tackling forest and ...
El Salvador's Bukele defends ending term limit
He enjoys enormous domestic support for his tough campaign against criminal gangs but has been sharply criticised by international and local rights groups over his approach
Indonesian team studies pillars beneath ancient Mount Padang structure
The restoration and research team at the Megalithic Site of Mount Padang, located in Cianjur District, West Java, is ...
Indonesia may ban display of 'One Piece' anime flags on I-Day
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai stated that the government reserves the right to ban the Straw ...
Palestinians across West Bank protest Gaza war
Many protesters carried photos of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Israel, as well as photos depicting the hunger crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip, where U.N.-backed experts have warned that a famine is unfolding.
Polri reaches out, listens to Indonesian migrant workers in Hong Kong
The National Police (Polri) Directorate of Women and Children Protection and the Eradication of Human Trafficking (PPA ...
Indonesia to send 10 thousand tons of rice aid for Palestine soon: FM
Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that the Indonesian government will soon send 10 thousand tons of rice aid to Palestine ...
Prabowo's amnesty step went through careful consideration: MPR
Speakerof the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Muzani stated that President Prabowo Subianto's ...
Bulog to distribute rice aid to 18.3 mln Indonesians
The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) has announced a target to distribute rice aid to 18.3 million beneficiaries across ...
Armed groups attack security force personnel in Syria's Sweida, killing one, state TV reports
The report cited a security source as saying the armed groups had violated the ceasefire agreed in the predominantly Druze region, where factional bloodshed killed hundreds of people last month.
Six released from Cipinang Penitentiary following President's amnesty
Six inmates from East Jakarta's Cipinang Penitentiaryhave been released after President Prabowo Subianto ...
E Kalimantan residents urged to prepare for prolonged drought
Residents of East Kalimantan have been urged to exercise caution as the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency ...
Govt considers public input for National Education System Law revision
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is currently gathering suggestions and feedback from the public ...
Tree-planting in IKN Nusantara to support green city concept
Minister of Migrant Workers' Protection (P2MI) Abdul Kadir Karding held a tree-planting event in the IKN Nusantara ...
Fundamental knowledge essential to face disruptions: minister
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto emphasized the importance of mastering fundamental ...
Lion Air clarifies bomb threat incident on JT-380 flight
Lion Air Grouphas issued a statement regarding a bomb threat on flight JT-308 operating the Jakarta ...
Gerindra Party welcomes PDI-P's support for Prabowo's government
Chairman of the Honorary Council of the Gerindra Party Ahmad Muzani expressed gratitude to the Indonesian Democratic ...
Experts say the dam project could alter the rivers natural flow and place downstream nations at risk of floods and droughts. The construction of a mega hydropower dam by China on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet has triggered serious concerns among Tibetan experts in exile, who warn of its potential impact on the environment, regional geopolitics, and the livelihoods of downstream countries like India and Bangladesh. The proposed dam, expected to be larger than the Three Gorges Dam, is coming up in the seismically active Medog region. Experts say the project could alter the rivers natural flow and place downstream
Ministry to train teachers for students with special needs
Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education said it will provide training for teachers so they can ...
Air Force commodore dies in Bogor trainer plane crash
Air Commodore Fajar Adriyanto of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has been confirmed as one of the fatalities in a ...
Mt Semeru erupts four times, ash reaches 900 meters
Mount Semeru in East Java erupted four times on Sunday morning, spewing ash columns reaching up to 900 meters above the ...
No tolerance for companies causing forest, land fires, President warns
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has declared zero tolerance for companies that cause forest and land fires ...
Independence Day, a call for equal education for all : Minister
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu'ti stated that the commemoration of The 80th ...
Prabowo wants Indonesia to use eco-friendly land clearing technology
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his administration to facilitate the use of modern, non-combustion land ...
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 jolts Pakistan
Islamabad: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted various regions of Pakistan early Sunday morning, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and adjoining areas, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC). Tremors were reportedly felt in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and extended to nearby regions such as Mardan, Murree, Haripur, Chakwal, Talagang, and Kallar Kahar. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Minister signals zero tolerance for burning in W Kalimantan
The Forestry Ministry on Saturday vowed zero tolerance for residents found intentionally setting fires in West ...
Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries
A Japanese woman in China was attacked with a stone-like object in Suzhou on Thursday evening
Indian singer loved - and mocked - for his nasal twang makes a roaring comeback
There was a time when Himesh Reshammiya's distinctly nasal songs blared from every Indian street. Now he's back.
Crawley falls late as India take upper hand
Mohammed Siraj dismisses England opener Zak Crawley with the penultimate ball of day three as India take the upper hand in the fifth and final Test.
Sudden eruption likely on Mt Lewotobi, official warns
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has informed that Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East ...
BNPB orders evacuation of residents living near Lewotobi
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has asked the East Flores district government to ensure all residents ...
Mehbooba Mufti favours revival of sporting ties between India, Pakistan
Jammu: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday favoured revival of sporting ties between India and Pakistan to normalise the tense situation in the aftermath of the recent events including the Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor. She said the war clouds hanging over the region are not in favour of the country which is Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cloud seeding used to battle wildfires in W Sumatra: BPBD
The West Sumatra Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) said here on Saturday that cloud seeding operations carried out from ...
Hanura Party reaffirms support for Prabowo administration
Chair of the Peoples Conscience Party (Hanura), Oesman Sapta Odang, has said that his side remains committed to ...
Jakarta police arrest 3 from China-Indonesia drug ring
The Jakarta police have uncovered a China-Indonesia drug trafficking network following the arrest of three men with 35 ...
OJK to review dormant account rules, clarify customer rights
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is planning to revisit regulations regarding the management of bank accounts, ...
PDIP aims to be balancing, not opposing force: Megawati
Fifth Indonesian president and chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Megawati Soekarnoputri, has ...
Prominent Indian ex-MP gets life sentence for rape
Prajwal Revanna was found guilty of sexually assaulting a former employee.
RI seeks to boost GDP share of digital economy via Prospera
Communication and Digital Affairs Minister, Meutya Hafid, is collaborating with international strategic partners ...
-DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) (DevvStream or the Company), a leading carbon management ...
Flights canceled at Kupang airport after Lewotobi eruption
El Tari Airport in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), canceled 14 flights from and to Kupang due to the eruption of ...
Govt expedites land certification for educational institutions
The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning has fast-tracked land certification for places of worship and ...
Israeli fire kills at least 18 in Gaza, U.S. envoy visits hostage family protest
The danger facing aid seekers in Gaza has compounded what international hunger experts this week called a worst-case scenario of famine in the besieged enclave.
Indonesia-US officials discuss business ease, cooperation boost
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani highlighted the ease of investing in Indonesia during a meeting with the Charge ...
Govt still weighing indirect local poll proposal: Sugiarto
The Indonesian government is still mulling over the proposal for indirect local elections, under which regional leaders ...
Government prioritizes faster response to forest, land fires
The Indonesian government is prioritizing faster handling of forest and land fires (karhutla) to prevent further ...
Ministry emphasizes MSMEs' role in free meals program
The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has highlighted that Indonesian MSMEs can play an ...
Moeldoko champions cultural diplomacy at Japan-Indonesia Dialogue
General (ret.) Moeldoko, who served as Chief of the Presidential Staff Office from 2018 to 2024, stated that the ...
W Kalimantan: BMKG conducts weather modification to curb fires
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), and the ...
Five percent of State Budget secured for health in 2025: Sri Mulyani
Indonesias Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has reaffirmed the governments commitment to ...
Lewotobi eruption disrupts domestic flights at Ngurah Rai
Several domestic flights at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali were disrupted due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi ...
MPR leader praises President Prabowo for clemency policy
People's Representative Assembly (MPR) Deputy Speaker Abcandra Muhammad Akbar praised President Prabowo Subianto ...
Ministry launches investigation into Argo Bromo Anggrek derailment
The Directorate General of Railways of the Ministry of Transportation is investigating the derailment of the Argo Bromo ...
Govt says 'One Piece' pirate flag trend not banned in Indonesia
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto clarified that the government does not prohibit citizens from ...
Argo Bromo derails in West Java, no fatalities, evacuation swift
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi oversaw the evacuation of passengers, track recovery, and the initial ...
Thailand returns two wounded soldiers to Cambodia but continues to hold 18 of their comrades
Their repatriation comes amid accusations and bickering over whether either side had targeted civilians and breached the laws of war, and sharp nationalist feuding on social media
VP monitors staple food prices at traditional market in NTB
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, accompanied by West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Governor Lalu Muhamad Iqbal, inspected ...
Indonesia-France deepen transport ties with strategic collaboration
Indonesian Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi emphasized Indonesia's commitment to strengthening ...
Indonesian government eyes revitalization of 1,300 coastal areas
The Indonesian government aims to restore and revitalize around 1,300 of Indonesias 13 thousand coastal areas ...
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts again, spews 18km ash column
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in East Flores District, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province, erupted again in the ...
Mt. Lewotobi: Residents warned of cold lava floods
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has alerted residents to the danger posed by ...
India and Japan deepen naval bond
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi meets Japanese Defence Minister; visits advanced JMSDF units and shipbuilding facilities. The interaction and visits carried out by Admiral Tripathi set the ground for greater mutual understanding and closer cooperation in areas of major common maritime interest, indicating a great leap forward in the naval relationship between the two countries, a report by Manan Bhatt (Retd) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), held extensive bilateral discussions with Japans Defence Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo as part of his ongoing four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2, 2025.
President's clemency policy reflects careful deliberation: VP Gibran
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasized that President Prabowo Subiantos decision to grant clemencies ...
Timor-Leste a key partner in building a peaceful ASEAN: Minister
Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir stated that Timor-Leste is an important partner in building a ...
Trade Minister backs East Kalimantan MSMEs' global expansion
Indonesian Minister of Trade Budi Santoso expressed his readiness to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises ...
RI Govt defines independence through uplifting people from poverty
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar stated that an important way to realize independence is by freeing people ...
Prabowo convenes top defense officials to tackle global threats
President Prabowo Subianto brought together high-ranking officials from the Defense Ministry, the Indonesian National ...
Security Beyond Borders: Chinas Private Armies
Private Chinese security companies are increasingly blurring the line between protecting Beijings investments and outright interference in conflicts abroad, warns Rishan Sen.
Coup Leader Rebrands Regime and Declares Second Chapter of Rule
Also this week, the junta imposed harsh penalties to protect its bogus poll, overlooked education in new cabinet, and text-spammed the resistance.
Coaches of passenger train derail in Pakistan, at least 30 injured
Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital
The witchcraft murders that shook an Indian village
Family members are in shock after their loved ones were murdered and allegedly burned alive by a mob.
Bali Police hunt Russian mastermind behind violent robbery
The Bali Regional Police are searching for a Russian national believed to be the mastermind behind the assault and ...
Brown planthopper outbreak threatens East Java rice yields
A widespread brown planthopper infestation threatens a substantial rice harvest in the border area of Trenggalek and ...
Colombian former President lvaro Uribe is sentenced to 12 years house arrest for bribery
The sentence, which Uribe said will be appealed, followed a nearly six-month trial in which prosecutors presented evidence that he attempted to influence witnesses
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
Fridays jobs report showed that just 73,000 jobs were added last month and that 258,000 fewer jobs were created in May and June than previously estimated
DPR discusses agri cooperation with Australian minister, British envoy
House of Representatives (DPR) Commission IV chair Siti Hediati Hariyadi and other members discussed agricultural ...
President directs expanding Indonesia's international airport network
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed relevant ministries and institutions to expand the international ...
Ad Fatigue Hits Hard in Southeast Asia: 2 in 3 Consumers Tune Out Repetitive Ads
-A new study by global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) reveals that 66 percent of Southeast ...
England hurt by late drops in decisive final Test
England drop crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test to leave India with the momentum at The Oval.
Lembong, Kristiyanto walk free after presidential pardon
Former trade minister Thomas Tom Lembong and politician Hasto Kristiyanto were released from prison on ...
U.S. deploying nuclear submarines in response to provocative Russian comments: Trump
Trump and Medvedev, who is Deputy Chairman of Russias Security Council, traded taunts in recent days
U.N. reports mounting toll among aid seekers as U.S. envoy due in Gaza
Responding to the report, the military said the GHF worked independently, but that Israeli soldiers operated in proximity to the new distribution areas in order to enable the orderly delivery of food
Lebanon says four killed in Israeli strikes on July 31
The Israeli military said on Thursday (July 31) that it had targeted Hezbollah infrastructure that was used for producing and storing strategic weapons.
Minister bolsters cooperation to check illegal goods entry
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Budi Gunawan, has confirmed that the smuggling ...
Indonesian Police oversee 63,688 markets amid rice fraud
The Food Task Force of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) has initiated oversight on as many as 63,688 markets to ...
